World Time Zone Map

More about world time and date

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  World Time Zones

  World Time Zones divide the Earth into 24 segments, each representing one hour, to make timekeeping consistent worldwide. This system helps people coordinate activities across different regions, making communication and scheduling easier. Whether for travel, business, or staying in touch, knowing and using these time zones ensures smooth interactions globally.

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  AM / PM

  AM (Ante Meridiem) and PM (Post Meridiem) are terms used to show the two parts of a 12-hour clock, indicating whether the time is before or after noon, respectively. AM means "before noon" and is used for times from midnight until just before noon. PM means "after noon" and is used for times from noon until just before midnight. These terms help us understand whether it's morning, afternoon, or night.

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  Daylight Saving Time

  Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a practice followed in many parts of the world where people adjust their clocks during the warmer months. This helps to have more daylight in the evenings and save energy. DST usually starts in the spring when clocks are moved forward by one hour, and it ends in the autumn when clocks are moved back by one hour.

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  GMT & UTC

  Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) are important standards for keeping track of time around the world. GMT is based on the average solar time at the Prime Meridian in Greenwich, London. UTC, on the other hand, is a very precise standard based on atomic time. Both of these serve as reference points to help everyone agree on what time it is, no matter where they are on the planet.